Site Policies

DISCLAIMER

Thank you for visiting TropicalPermaculture.com (the website). All information on this website is provided as a general guide only. I, Birgit Bradtke, do not express or imply anything regarding the accuracy or reliability of this information or its suitability for a particular purpose.

I have made every effort to ensure the information contained within this website is correct, and I expressly disclaim any liability or responsibility for the accuracy of the information on this website.

It is the responsibility of users of this website (you!) to confirm the currency and validity of all information I offer on this website.

WEB SITE PRIVACY POLICY

1. Overview

Thank you for visiting TropicalPermaculture.com (the website) and reviewing my Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to me, and my policy is simple: I will collect no personally identifiable information about you when you visit my website unless you choose to provide that information. This Privacy Policy does not describe information collection practices on other sites, including those linked to or from my website.

TropicalPermaculture.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

2. What Type of Information I Collect

The server on which the website is located collects and saves only the default information customarily logged by web server software. Such information may include the date and time of your visit, the originating IP address, and the pages and images requested.

Third parties, such as Google AdSense, may place and read cookies on your browser, or use web beacons to collect information, while serving ads on this website.

Here is how Google explains cookies: "A 'cookie' is a small file containing a string of characters that is sent to your computer when you visit a website. When you visit the website again, the cookie allows that site to recognize your browser. Cookies may store user preferences and other information. You can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some website features or services may not function properly without cookies."

Google uses the DART cookie, which enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visits to this site and other sites on the Web. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.

The search box on this web site is powered by Google Inc ("Google"). You acknowledge and agree that Google's privacy policy (located at http://www.google.co.uk/privacy.html) shall apply to your use of the Search Box and by using the Search Box you consent to Google using your personal data in accordance with its privacy policy.

3. Children's Issues

The website is not directed to children under thirteen (13) years of age, and children under such age must not use the web site or services offered on it to submit any individually identifiable information about themselves.

5. No Warranties

TROPICALPERMACULTURE.COM DOES NOT MAKE ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) WITH REGARD TO THE WEBSITE, THE MATERIALS, ANY PRODUCTS, INFORMATION OR SERVICE PROVIDED THROUGH THE WEBSITE, OR ANY SITES LISTED THEREIN, AND THE WEBSITE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY COST OR DAMAGE ARISING EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY SUCH TRANSACTION. THE WEBSITE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT IT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OR THAT DEFECTS IN IT WILL BE CORRECTED. THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS, AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.

IN NO EVENT WILL THE WEBSITE OR ITS MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND THE ASSIGNS OF SAME BE LIABLE FOR (1) ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEB SITE, THE MATERIALS OR ANY INFORMATION, OR TRANSACTIONS PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE OR DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF THE WEB SITE OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR (2) ANY CLAIM ATTRIBUTABLE TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE WEBSITE, THE MATERIALS AND/OR LISTINGS OR INFORMATION DOWNLOADED THROUGH THE WEBSITE. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH STATES, THE WEBSITE'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the website and its members, managers, officers, employees, agents and the assigns of same, from and against any and all loss, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses), claims, damages and liabilities related to or associated with your use of the website and any violation of this Privacy Policy by you.

7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy constitutes a contract made under and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with all applicable laws of the state of Western Australia.

8. Last Update

This Privacy Policy was last updated on December 20, 2007.

9. Contact Information

Questions or comments regarding this website should be sent by mail to Birgit Bradtke, PO Box 1121, Kununurra, WA 6743, Australia.

WEB SITE TERMS OF USE

These "Terms of Use" set forth the terms and conditions that apply to your use of www.TropicalPermaculture.com (the "website"). By using this website (other than to read this page for the first time), you agree to comply with all of the Terms of Use set forth herein. The right to use the website is personal to you and is not transferable to any other person or entity.

Copyrights and Trademarks

All materials contained on this website are Copyright March 1, 2007, Birgit Bradtke. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

No person is authorized to use, copy or distribute any portion the website including related graphics.

Links to Third-Party Web Site

TropicalPermaculture.com may provide hyperlinks to third-party websites as a convenience to users of this website. I, Birgit Bradtke, do not control third-party websites and am not responsible for the contents of any linked-to, third-party websites or any hyperlink in a linked-to website. I do not endorse, recommend or approve any third-party website hyperlinked from tropicalpermaculture.com. I will have no liability to any entity for the content or use of the content available through such hyperlink.

No Representations or Warranties; Limitations on Liability

The information and materials on this website could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information contained herein. I MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY INFORMATION, MATERIALS OR GRAPHICS ON THIS WEBSITE, ALL OF WHICH IS PROVIDED ON A STRICTLY "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND I HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO ANY INFORMATION, MATERIALS OR GRAPHICS ON THIS WEBSITE, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE SITE OWNER OR PUBLISHER BE LIABLE UNDER ANY THEORY OF RECOVERY, AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE OR LOST PROFITS), ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY MANNER CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF INFORMATION OR SERVICES, OR THE FAILURE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION OR SERVICES, FROM THIS WEBSITE.

Changes to These Terms of Use

I, Birgit Bradtke, reserve the right to change these Terms of Use at any time by posting new Terms of Use at this location. You can contact me through this form with any questions relating to these Terms of Use.

This site uses British English, that's what Europeans and Australians use (and after all permaculture originated in Australia).Words like for example "favourite" or "colour" might look unfamiliar to you.They are nevertheless correct!